Why War Springs Eternal

War Springs Eternal is a book written by Joe Leonardi (Joseph F. Leonardi), originally published on July 14, 2018. It is the second installment in his The Damaged and Broken Collection. 

Overview & Theme

The book is a raw, short-form story focusing on the long-lasting psychological effects of combat trauma, comparing the historic terminology of "shell shock" from World War I to modern-day Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It explores the haunting central question: Does a returning war veteran ever truly escape the horrors they witnessed? 

Leonardi explicitly dedicates the work to his brothers and sisters in arms, specifically highlighting those who had to do the unthinkable or unimaginable, and those who continue to fight mental and emotional battles long after returning home. 

Book Specifications

• Author: Joe Leonardi (also writes under Joseph F. Leonardi)

• Publication Date: July 14, 2018

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

• Length: ~58–60 pages

• Series: The Damaged and Broken Collection (Book 2) 

The Author's Philosophy

Joe Leonardi, who hosts his works on his official site Short Story Scribe, describes himself not as a rigid essayist or English professor, but as a pure storyteller. He emphasizes that the emotional core and truth of the narrative itself matter far more than flawless sentence structure or technical grammar perfection. His other works in the same collection touch on dark, heavy themes of mental wellness, despair, and trauma, including titles like Is Suicide Painless and The Comfort of Despair.

The book can be found across major retail and book tracking platforms, including Amazon and Goodreads.